Benson Arizona paper notices second-class matter
Publication line notes second class matter at the Benson Arizona postoffice dated May 12 1906 with subscription rate two dollars per year
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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1918
Page
4
Publication line notes second class matter at the Benson Arizona postoffice dated May 12 1906 with subscription rate two dollars per year
The message urges paying small debts now and notes sugar consumption as a wartime concern. It cites a large corn crop and calls readers to support efficiency and thrift while reminding of overdue accounts. It ends with a proverb urging prompt action.
The potato supplies starch for energy and minerals for bones and blood balance. It should not be sole food, but pairs well with milk cheese eggs and meat. The U S Food Administration plans to boost Irish potato use with weekly potato days and special pricing.
William Smith of Benson Arizona filed intent to make three year proof on his 1914 homestead entry No 025708 for multiple lots in sections 28 29 33 township 16S range 20E G and S R Meridian before H G Brown U S Commissioner at Benson January 22 1918 Witnesses include W F Harsh James Roberts Sam Barrow and Sam Wilson all of Benson First pub December 22 1917 J L Irvin Register
James W. Gilbert of Benson Arizona filed notice of intent to establish a three year proof on land described in Homestead Entry No 02 dated January 19 1935. The hearing will occur January 22 1918 before U S Commissioner H G Brown at Benson Arizona. Witnesses include James Anderson D C Naegie Charles Anderson and F L Dalton. First publication December 22 1917.
Emet Williams assignee of Louisa Dixon and Joseph Ryan files to enter land in section 1 township 18 south range 18 east G S R meridian Pima County Arizona under sections 2306 and 2307. Adverse claimants or protesters must file affidavits in the Phoenix land office by December 31, 1917.
An Arizona Food Administrator issued a press bulletin proposing to place Irish potatoes on every table in America daily throughout the year as part of a promotional push. The note signals a nationwide dietary effort with broad commercial and cultural implications.
In a Southwest city of about 12,000, residents from all walks join a civilian uniform of thrift and service to aid the war. The pledge list shows teachers, veterans, aldermen, engineers, doctors, clergy and numerous women pledging to give time, money, and farming effort to Liberty Bonds, Red Cross, and food production. The piece urges all sectors including merchants and farmers to follow suit and warns against complacency.
The message urges citizens to apply power and resources effectively to win the war. It emphasizes that goods and services, not money alone, will win the war and that government bond purchases make one a double patriot by producing, earning, and buying Liberty Bonds.
Agricultural Experiment Station Berkeley reports goat milk improves health of infants unable to digest modified cows milk or commercial formulas. The bulletin notes strong results in building up physical condition and growth after using goat milk. For more information contact Widemann Goat Milk Laboratories in San Francisco.
For sale an improved forty acre farm with an artesian well and 25 acres under ditch near town. For further particulars call or write to Benson Signal.
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